i have experienced chronic low back pain for the past three weeks. it worsen as i move around. had several abdominal operations in the past and doctor removed scar tissue back in 2004. can this be the cause of my pain now. also have experienced bouts of severe nausea, no vomiting or fever.

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Adhesions can definitely cause back pain. Since surgery for adhesions often causes more adhesion formation, each surgery can give rise to greater and more severe problems than one had prior to surgery. Unless an adequate barrier is used to prevent reformation of adhesions, and the surgical technique is precise, the patient will likely develop new adhesions and symptomatic problems related to adhesions. Nausea is an all too common symptom of those who suffer from adhesions. My daughter suffered 14 years and was misdiagnosed during those years. Today she is well after a trip to Germany to seek the help of an expert adhesions specialist. Best wishes to you. Karen Steward

One of the most common problems seen in a primary care medical practice is low back pain. It accounts for more discomfort, lost work and productivity, and frustration for many patients than any other malady. Some think it is the price we, as humans, pay for walking upright. The lower back is a complex structure made of bone, muscles, connective tissue and nerves that, along with our legs, hold us erect, allow us to bend, run, twist, catch a football, or just lay down and rest. However, once a problem arises, the complexity of its structure makes pain in the lower back difficult to diagnose and treat. The lower back consists of a spinal column from the lumbar region of the mid-back down to the tail bone or coccyx. The spinal column consists of 5 lumbar vertebrae which are cylindrical bony structures with a ring like component behind the cylinder also made of bone. In between the vertebrae are disc shaped cushions filled with a gelatinous central core known as the nucleus pulposis

If you have ever been sunburned, then you have experienced hypersensitivity. Your skin was very sensitive to light touch, warm water and clothing for days. Well, imagine if that sensitivity was being experienced in your gut. Some people are troubled by such a problem called visceral hypersensitivity .
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This article has been updated. For the most current information please go to the new article , Thank you! Abdominal Migraine is a form of Migraine seen mainly in children. It's most common in children ages five- to nine-years-old, but can occur in adults as well. Abdominal Migraine consists primarily of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It was recognized as a form of Migraine disease as links were made to other family members having Migraines and children who had this disorder grew into adults with Migraine with and without aura. Most children who experience abdominal Migraine eventually develop Migraine with aura and/or Migraine without aura. The diagnostic criteria for abdominal Migraine, as established by the International Headache Society, are: A. At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B–D B. Attacks of abdominal pain lasting 1-72 hours (untreated or unsuccessfully treated C. Abdominal pain has all of the following characteristics: midline location, per...

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